DE Legislation | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Introduced

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HR12Intro

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Respecting And Honoring All Delaware Mothers On May 10, 2015, Mother's Day.
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2015-05-07
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HCR30Intro

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This Resolution establishes a Port of Wilmington Exports Task Force to provide recommendations in regards to expanding the operations at the Port of Wilmington to include agricultural product exports. Members to the Task Force are to be appointed by ...
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2015-05-06
To House Agriculture Committee
HB135Intro

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This Bill is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to remove a legislator’s immunity from arrest in going to and returning from a session of their respective Houses.
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2015-05-06
To House Administration Committee
HB95Intro

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In many circumstances homebuyers purchase investment properties or second homes in a development that has a homeowners association. Often these homeowners do not receive mail at the physical property. In addition, these new homeowners are often unawa...
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2015-05-06
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
SB72Intro

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This bill increases the teaching and administrative experience qualifications for the Secretary of Education from 5 years to 10 years. The Bill also clarifies that at least 6 years must be of teaching experience and at least 2 years must be of admini...
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2015-05-06
Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
SB28Intro

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Every indigent person accused of a crime has the Constitutional right to effective, conflict-free counsel funded by the state. In Delaware, the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Conflict Counsel are charged with the responsibility of providi...
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2015-05-06
Stricken
HR9Intro

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Recognizing May 2015 As Older Americans Month.
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2015-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HR11Intro

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Proclaiming May 2015 As Community Action Month In Delaware.
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2015-05-05
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HB122Intro

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This Bill establishes that it is the intent of the Legislature that regulations and rules adopted by DNREC be limited to the implementation of enabling legislation.
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2015-04-30
To House Natural Resources Committee
SB49Intro

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This bill provides for the transfer of property from the Appoquinimink School District to the Town of Townsend.
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2015-04-29
Stricken
HB52Intro

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Under current educational standards, cursive writing is no longer required to be taught to our students, and many schools have abandoned teaching it to their students. As cursive writing is still an imperative skill in many professions, this bill wil...
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2015-04-29
Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits
HB105Intro

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This is the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate from the Delaware Constitution the limitations as to when a person may vote by absentee ballot. This amendment to the Delaware Constitution provides that the General Assembly sh...
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2015-04-29
Reported Out of Committee (HOUSE ADMINISTRATION) in House with 3 On Its Merits
HB44Intro

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This Act protects children and families from the harmful effects of certain flame retardants used in furniture by adding a new chapter 105 to Title 16. Section 10501 provides definitions applicable in this chapter. Section 10502 prohibits the sale or...
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2015-04-28
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HB72Intro

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As promoted in the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual, it is recommended to motorcycle operators that they temporarily flash brake lights when stopping in order to increase visibility to other motorists. There are aftermar...
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2015-04-28
Stricken
HB104Intro

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This Act places a constitutional limitation on base general fund operating appropriations. However, appropriations deemed as emergencies involving the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the State that are approved by three-fifths of the me...
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2015-04-23
To House Administration Committee
HB73Intro

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Currently, there are helmets being sold in Delaware that are being advertised as being appropriate for use when operating a motorcycle even though they are not approved for highway use. This bill will prohibit retailers from advertising or stating th...
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2015-04-23
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HR10Intro

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A Resolution Encouraging All Residents Of Delaware To Observe Earth Day On April 22, 2015.
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2015-04-22
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HB78Intro

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This bill prohibits any child under the age of 12 from being left alone without adequate supervision. The use of a babysitter who is at least 12 years old is permissible under this bill. This bill codifies existing regulations implemented by the Dela...
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2015-04-21
Stricken
HB83Intro

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This bill requires that all charter schools not discriminate against applicants based on their homes’ location in comparison to the school. The bill also eliminates the possibility of a preference in the charter. Thus, this bill eases the restr...
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2015-04-16
To House Education Committee
HB86Intro

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This bill allows counties and municipalities to elect not to be subject to the State’s Public Employment Relations Act.
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2015-04-16
To House Labor Committee
HB94Intro

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as “the food stamp program,” assists eligible low-income individuals with the purchase of food. This Act, known as the Delaware Nutritional Improvement Act, seeks to b...
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2015-04-16
To House Health & Human Development Committee
HB84Intro

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This bill requires that all charter school applications are first submitted to the local school board. If the school board denies the application, the applicant may then request that the Department of Education consider its application.
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2015-04-16
To House Education Committee
SCR13Intro

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Delaware is the 4th most expensive state per capita in the country. This Senate Concurrent Resolution establishes a DEFAC Advisory Council on Spending to evaluate the spending aspect of the state’s budget. The DEFAC Advisory Council on Revenue ...
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2015-04-02
To Senate Finance Committee
SB54Intro

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This Act allows the Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office to create right-to-work zones as part of its inducements to bring new businesses to Delaware and requires these zones to be offered for manufacturing businesses hiring at least ...
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2015-04-02
To Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee
HB54Intro

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Currently every motorcycle rider is required to have a helmet in his or her possession while riding. This bill requires that the person, along with any passengers, actually wear a helmet. Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia require all ...
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2015-04-01
Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HB62Intro

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Consistent with the pre-trial, diversionary drug court treatment programs administered by the Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas for adults, this Act changes the Family Court’s Adjudicated Drug Court Program to a pre-disposition, non-adju...
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2015-04-01
Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 3 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
HB68Intro

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As the law stands now, following a writ of possession, a Landlord must store a manufactured home of the tenant that was left unclaimed for 30 days. Following that 30-day period, the home is deemed abandoned by operation of law, and the Landlord may d...
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2015-04-01
Reported Out of Committee (MANUFACTURED HOUSING) in House with 4 On Its Merits
HR8Intro

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This resolution proclaims April 18, 2015 National Auctioneers Day in Delaware.
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2015-04-01
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HR7Intro

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This Resolution proclaims the week of March 23-27 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Delaware.
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2015-03-26
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HB29Intro

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This bill provides for a moratorium on all new charter schools within the City of Wilmington until June 30, 2017.
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2015-03-26
Stricken
SB46Intro

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Traditionally, at least one member of both the Court of Chancery and the Supreme Court have been residents of and been appointed from the Bars of each of the three counties, respectively. This Amendment is the 1st leg of a Constitutional Amendment to...
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2015-03-26
To Senate Executive Committee
SB38Intro

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This legislation is modeled after “Right to Try” legislation, which has been enacted in Colorado and Louisiana, awaiting gubernatorial action in Missouri, introduced in Minnesota, New Jersey and in the U.S. Congress government, and includ...
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2015-03-24
To Senate Health & Social Services Committee
HB14Intro

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As a public school safety measure, this bill requires that any door to a classroom will be equipped with a lock that can be locked from either side of the door. Many doors are currently not capable of locking from the inside. Locking the door(s) to a...
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2015-03-24
To House Appropriations Committee
HB12Intro

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This bill seeks to ensure that every public school in the State of Delaware has a nurse. This bill provides a mechanism to allow public schools that currently do not have a school nurse to receive state funds. The bill also allows for a match tax to ...
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2015-03-24
To House Appropriations Committee
HR6Intro

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This Resolution extends the deadline for the task force’s findings and recommendations from March 1, 2015, to April 21, 2015.
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2015-03-17
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HB43Intro

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This bill was previously recommended by the Joint Sunset Committee in the 147th General Assembly. The bill adds appointed members of the Cash Management Policy Board to the definition of “public officers.” This designation would subject t...
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2015-03-12
To House Administration Committee
HB42Intro

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Currently FOIA applies to their Boards of Trustees and their documents relating to the expenditure of public funds. Also under current law, as of July 1, 2015, the universities will have to indicate on any request for proposal or other competitive bi...
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2015-03-12
To House Administration Committee
HB41Intro

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This bill adds active members of the ladies auxiliary or volunteer fire department ladies auxiliary as eligible for free surf fishing licenses. The bill also gives the department presidents discretion in determining what qualifies as an “active...
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2015-03-12
To House Natural Resources Committee
SB20Intro

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This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Bond and Capital Improvements Act.
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2015-01-29
To Senate Bond Committee
HB37Intro

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Many employers require criminal history background checks as a condition of employment. This bill would limit conviction data provided to prospective employers to Class B misdemeanor convictions or greater, meaning criminal acts classified as unclass...
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2015-01-29
To House Judiciary Committee
HB45Intro

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This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriation Act.
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2015-01-29
Introduced in House and assigned to Appropriations Committee
SB27Intro

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This Act stops individuals convicted of certain crimes from collecting their State pensions.
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2015-01-29
To Senate Executive Committee
HR5Intro

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This Resolution extends the deadline for the task force’s report from January 30, 2015, to May 29, 2015.
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2015-01-29
Passed in House by Voice Vote
HB36Intro

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This bill would place limits on the use of solitary confinement, a topic which is largely unaddressed in current Delaware law. A growing body of research shows that long-term solitary confinement may contribute to significant mental health issues and...
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2015-01-29
To House Corrections Committee
SB30Intro

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This Bill implements the recommendations of the Lottery & Gaming Study Commission adopted on January 22, 2015. The revenue sharing model is being adjusted in a way that allows the State to continue to benefit from video lottery proceeds, allows f...
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2015-01-29
To Senate Finance Committee
SB24Intro

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This act would ensure that the academic performance of charter schools who are serving low income and minority students are evaluated by the improvements that they have made with their students.
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2015-01-27
To Senate Education Committee
SB17Intro

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This Act repeals the Delaware Estate Tax as of July 1, 2015.
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2015-01-27
To Senate Finance Committee
SB15Intro

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This Act establishes February 6 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware.
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2015-01-27
To Senate Executive Committee
HB28Intro

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Absent an agreement with the school district, charter schools are currently able to retain any funding received for the fiscal year for a student who transfers mid-year from the charter school to a school district. This bill mandates that, if a stude...
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2015-01-22
To House Education Committee
HB6Intro

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The Court of Chancery has held that 5106(b)(7) of Title 14 “expressly evidenced [the General Assembly’s] intent that control of University [of Delaware] land development and use is within the exclusive control of the Board of Trustees of...
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2015-01-20
To House Administration Committee
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